Staff Report
The Hays County Commissioners Court congratulated Assistant Veteran Services Officer II Sasha Matthews for her recognition by the Texas Veterans Commission as County Veteran Services Officer of the Year during a special meeting on Dec. 23. She was also recognized with the Achievement Award for the Texas Veterans Commission Southwest District, and a statewide Claims Excellence Award for her stellar benefits advice to veterans in Hays County.
Texas Veteran Services Southwest District Manager Mike Jaeger, who oversees 54 counties, nominated Matthews for the awards. “Her expertise has helped the Hays County Veteran Services Office increase compensation coming in for veterans by $5.3 million,” Jaeger said.

